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Treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating: An Integrated Metacognitive and Cognitive Therapy Manual


Treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating: An Integrated Metacognitive and Cognitive Therapy Manual

Paperback by Cooper, Myra; Todd, Gillian (University of Cambridge, UK); Wells, Adrian (University of Manchester, UK)

Treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating: An Integrated Metacognitive and Cognitive Therapy Manual

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ISBN:
9781583919453
Publication Date:
22 Aug 2008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Routledge
Pages:
264 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 14 May 2024
Treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating: An Integrated Metacognitive and Cognitive Therapy Manual

Description

Treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating explains how cognitive therapy can be used to treat those suffering from bulimia nervosa. The manual provides a step-by-step treatment guide, incorporating a number of case examples offering detailed explanations of the treatment process, questionnaires, worksheets and practical exercises for the client, which will provide a framework and focus for therapy. The authors use existing techniques, as well as new integrated cognitive and metacognitive methods developed from their recent research, to take the therapist from initial assessment to the end of treatment and beyond, with chapters covering: engagement and motivation case formulation and socialisation detached mindfulness strategies positive and negative beliefs. This practical guide will allow those treating patients with bulimia nervosa to take advantage of recent developments in the field and will be an essential tool for all therapists working with this eating disorder.

Contents

Introduction to the Book, a Case Example and an Overview of Treatment. Diagnosis and Assessment. Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa. A New Cognitive Model of Bulimia Nervosa. Engagement and Motivation. Case Formulation and Socialisation. Detached Mindfulness Strategies. Negative Beliefs about Eating: Uncontrollability and Consequences. Positive Beliefs about Eating. Negative Self Beliefs. Ending Therapy. Therapist Resources.

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